Okay, so you guys are really scaring me. I've looked up Atlantoaxial Instability (this disorder that you are discussing) and Iris doesn't show any of the symptoms--though they do say that there may be no symptoms (which, of course, is horrifying). Has no one else ever heard a little joint pop from their puppies? I mean Iris holds her head up, walks well, runs, plays--she's full of energy and life. I can't imagine that she was born without a ligament in her neck..I mean, she certainly doesn't act like it, and none of the AAI sites I've visited list joint popping as a symptom.
Is it a symptom? I got her from a lovely breeder, met her mother and father, and her siblings, and everything seemed to be on the up and up. All were healthy.
After finding out that my first yorkie, Theo, came from an Amish puppy mill, I did some serious homework before getting Iris...
I have no idea what to say. And my vet closes after 4pm. So I have no idea what to do. |